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Tucsonan Alex Bowman (top, #48) is narrowly edged at the finish line by Daytona 500 winner William Byron.

Tucson's Alex Bowman scores runner-up finish at 2024 Daytona 500

Feb 20, 2024 The NASCAR Hendricks Motorsports driver started racing as a youngster in Marana.

The Altar Valley Middle School student council volunteer in the 2024 All the Way to the Border cleanup of Highway 286.

Diverse community comes together to clean up rural highway

Feb 20, 2024 Every year people of different ideologies come together in Southern Arizona for the highway cleanup from Three Points, through the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and to Sasabe and the always changing border.

Firefighters work to contain a blaze in Old Bisbee

Bisbee Main Street fire's cause still unknown

Feb 20, 2024 The mayor set to give an update at City Council meeting Tuesday

The University of Arizona announced Monday that Desireé Reed-Francois would be its new athletic director.

UA announces new athletic director

Feb 19, 2024 Desireé Reed-Francois is a UA alumna who is currently AD at the University of Missouri.

The Blue Ribbon Commission is over - what happens now for the Pima County Jail?

Feb 19, 2024 A look back on the last year as the Board of Supervisors is set to discuss a revealing jail report tomorrow.

The hydropower company Nature and People First had proposed a "pumped storage" project in the Black Mesa area on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. Indigenous advocates are celebrating a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that prevents the development from going forward.

Federal energy regulators deny permits for a controversial project on the Navajo Nation

Feb 19, 2024 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said it was establishing a new policy about cooperation with Tribes.

Elijah Marrietta works at the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture farm in Ajo on the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation. Photo taken Jan. 31, 2024.

Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture teaches next generation farmers sustainable practices

Feb 18, 2024 With a hope to sustain farming practices in Indigenous communities, the program is training the next generation of growers through their beginning farmer apprenticeship program.

Two "Vote Here" signs sit outside the Armory Park Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in downtown Tucson.

Arizona voters prepare for Presidential Preference Election: What you need to know

Feb 17, 2024 Here are some frequently asked questions that voters have for the presidential preference election.

Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig scores a touchdown against UCLA defensive back Jaylin Davies and defensive lineman Laiatu Latu during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.

Pac-12 parts ways with Commissioner George Kliavkoff

Feb 17, 2024 He oversaw demise of league with realignment.

A mail-in ballot from the 2023 Pima County Election.

The Buzz: Changes to Arizona's elections

Feb 16, 2024 Election moves come as the state prepares for more mandatory recounts.

UAGC tuition changes spark student concerns and confusion

Feb 15, 2024 Students at UAGC express frustration over sudden tuition grant changes, leaving some uncertain about affording education.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs speaks during a Q & A session with Chief Executive Officer of the Sky Islands Regional Partnership Melany Edwards Barton in Sierra Vista. February 13, 2024.

Hobbs on Senate's failure to pass Bipartisan Border Security Package: "It is incredibly unfortunate and frustrating."

Feb 15, 2024 The Q & A was hosted by the Sky Islands Regional Partnership — formerly known as the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce

County Administrator skirts jail report’s suggestions, recommends new commission

Feb 14, 2024 Administrator Lesher largely agreed with issues facing PCADC, but said the county needs more information on cost and jail alternatives.

Gift-giving stress threatens Valentine's Day bliss

Feb 14, 2024 Why some people put too much emphasis on striking the night tone.

A view of newly-constructed border fencing in Sasabe. June 2021.

Migrants in Sasabe stuck in freezing temps overnight, including families

Feb 13, 2024 Hundreds of migrants waited through the night near Sasabe over the weekend through snow and freezing temperatures.

Red Butte in Coconino County, Wednesday, Aug. 30. Known as "Wii'i Gdwiisa," in Havasupai, the sacred grounds are protected under President Joe Biden's Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni- Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.

Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon

Feb 12, 2024 The monument designation will help preserve 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park.

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